HOBOKEN, NJ (OCTOBER 5, 2005) – Freshman Summer Hamilton (San Diego, CA) totaled 13 kills, four digs and one block to go along with a .579 attack percentage to lead the Stevens Institute of Technology women’s volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over Vassar College on Wednesday evening in Canavan Arena.  The Ducks won the first game, 30-23, the second game, 30-20, and the third game, 30-20, to improve their overall record to 14-4, while Vassar drops to 11-7 with the loss.

Sophomore Dawn Herring (Prince Frederick, MD) registered nine kills and 12 digs. Freshman Melissa Rhode (New Orleans, LA) contributed seven kills and six digs, while freshman Melanie Volk (Thompson Station, TN) posted nine kills and nine digs.  Freshman Jess Gardner (Penfield, NY) had six kills and one block and junior Rachel Ostroff (North Miami, FL) tallied 15 digs.  Senior Gina Joyce (Fort Myers, FL) totaled 43 assists, three kills and eight digs.

The Ducks had only one reception error in the match against a strong serving Vassar team.

 “We had an excellent serve receive, which led to a diversified offense,” said Stevens Head Coach J.J. O’Connell.

The Ducks return to action Friday, Oct. 7 when they travel to Florham, NJ to compete in the FDU-Florham Tournament.  They face Scranton at 5 p.m. and Kean at 9 p.m.